Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Inherited HOA Violation

My husband and I are new owners to a townhouse that has inherited HOA problems from the previous owners. I recently found out that the architectural plans for the deck in our backyard were never submitted to our HOA. Thus we are required to submit and pay for the plan submission. Our property manager told me that the previous owners were responsible for letting us know of this shortfall during the selling/purchasing process and not the HOA. Before our escrow closed, the previous owner had paid off the violation fees but failed to let us know that the plans were still pending.

Is this a violation to the seller/buyer contract created during the sale of property?

Please advise.


Asked on 2/27/04, 7:53 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joel Selik www.SelikLaw.com

Re: Inherited HOA Violation

YES!

Joel Selik

Attorney/Broker

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Answered on 2/27/04, 8:14 pm
Larry Rothman Larry Rothman & Associates

Re: Inherited HOA Violation

You may have a claim against the seller and brokers. I would need to review your contract/escrow. Do you have any estimates? Please call me at 714 363 0220 to review your documentation and for consultation.

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Answered on 2/29/04, 12:02 pm


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